The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and relevant links.

Thunderstorm and Moonlight

The photo above showing an eerie storm near Stukenbrock, Germany was taken during the early evening on August, 12, 2008. It approached from the west and exploded in size as it swooped over Stukenbroch. To the south, moonlight (waxing gibbous phase) shining through thin clouds is strong enough to illuminate the oncoming storm.